ADMINISTRATORS attempting to find a buyer for Darlington FC today confirmed that there are interested parties.

ADMINISTRATORS attempting to find a buyer for Darlington FC today confirmed that there are interested parties.

And the Gazette understands that there is one in particular, who is ready to step up efforts to secure the club’s future.

Joint administrator Ian Townsend said today: “There are people showing an interest. How concrete remains to be seen.”

While meetings between Darlington Council and the stadium owners were taking place yesterday, another low key meeting involving a representative of a potential new owner was held.

The council’s meeting to determined land use issues around the stadium, which ended in stalemate, grabbed the headlines elsewhere. But the Gazette was kept in the loop as the other meeting developed.

At present the only named group is the Darlington Football Club Rescue Group, but they may be able to work with an individual who has emerged as a contender to secure the club.

And further talks between the Arena landowners and DFCRG have taken place.

Mark Meynell of the rescue group said: “Discussions with the council and landowners ended in stalemate but we believe that the door is not closed.

“We have asked the administrator for detailed financial information which will help us decide our next step. We are keen to work with others - including the Supporters Trust - to form a community club.”

THE Darlington Supporters Trust is seeking a new chairman after Tony Taylor resigned from the post.

He told the Gazette yesterday morning of his decision.

During his time at the helm the Trust has been a major supporter of the Darlington youth team, which has produced several first team players, including Dan Burn who is now with Fulham and Michael Smith who was sold to Charlton.

The Trust holds over £50,000 raised during a previous crisis at the club. They money is to be used by the Trust at a time members find appropriate, to keep football in Darlington.

Some people, angry that the money has yet to be spent, have directed abuse at the Trust board, leading to the resignation of Tony, and fellow board member David Taylor.

Tony Taylor said: “The decision on how they money is spent is likely to be taken by the whole membership, not the board.

“There are now vacancies on the board, for others to be elected and take it forward. I wish the football club and supporters well.”